Bus carrying 28 Indians falls into gorge in Kenya, kills 5

Doha: At least five Indian nationals residing in Qatar who were visiting Kenya have died after their bus met with an accident, PTI reported.

Those lost lives include children, and they are learnt to be Qatar-based Keralites, and more are in critical condition.

Latest updates suggested that the deceased are Riya Ann (41), daughter Tyra (eight) of Palakkad district in Kerala, Jasna Kuttikkattuchalil (29), and daughter Roohi Mehrin (one and a half months) from Thrissur, and Geetha Shoji Isaac (58) from Tiruvalla. The travel group consisted of people from various Indian states, including Karnataka, Goa, and Kerala.

The Indian Embassy in Qatar said a group of 28 Indians was visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an accident on Monday.

“As per available information, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help,” the embassy posted on X.

A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday. As per available information, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help (1/2)

— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 10, 2025

The Gulf Times newspaper reported that the bus they were travelling in got out of control and fell into a gorge in the northeastern county of Nyandarua.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be verified, the newspaper said.

The Indian mission, in another post, said it is also in touch with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) and other community groups in Doha.

“We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have unfortunately passed away,” it added.

The mission also provided a helpline number for any queries or assistance.